Science journalist and author Angela Saini discussed the origins of the social construct of race, the history of racial science and its lingering threads in science and politics by Nick Danlag on August 14, 2020
Adrienne LaFrance, executive editor of The Atlantic origins of QAnon and the harms it has caused, her experience talking to theorists and what society and individuals can do to promote a healthier democracy by Nick Danlag on August 13, 2020
Investigative journalist Sheri Fink shares importance of personal stories in understanding COVID-19 pandemic by Nick Danlag on August 12, 2020
Theoretical physicist Brian Greene shares how universe was created through order and disorder, and how humans are ‘spectacularly ordered’ despite odds by Nick Danlag on August 11, 2020
Carey Wright, State Superintendent of Education for Mississippi, discusses how the education system in Mississippi grew from being ranked consistently at the bottom in the nation to one of the states with the most momentum by Nick Danlag on August 8, 2020
Diane Ravitch, research professor of education at New York University, discusses how education is being privatized in the U.S., the failings of charter schools and action that needs to be taken to help students, teachers and communities, especially during the age of COVID-19 by Nick Danlag on August 7, 2020
Jeb Bush, former governor of Florida, discusses how he took actions to transform the public education system in Florida, what school systems and educators need to focus on today and how the pandemic has impacted the education sector by Nick Danlag on August 6, 2020
Sir Ken Robinson, education expert, discusses the current state of American education and how system must foster diverse range of mindsets by Nick Danlag on August 5, 2020
Barbara Mikulski, the longest serving women in Congressional history, discusses the women’s suffrage movement, her time in Senate and how to honor 19th Amendment centennial by Nick Danlag on August 1, 2020
Michael Sandel, Harvard political philosopher, mediates a Socratic discussion via Zoom with Chautauquans on week’s theme of ethics in technology by Nick Danlag on July 25, 2020
In annual Middle East Update, political scientists Barbara Bodine, Geoffrey Kemp explore climate change’s impact on region by Nick Danlag on July 4, 2020
Bird Runningwater Spotlights Importance of Indigenous Filmmakers and Stories by Kevin C. Vestal on August 21, 2019
Harvard Professor Sarah Lewis Examines Representation in, and Power of, Art and Images by Amy Guay on August 20, 2019
Wynton Marsalis Opens Week with Thematic Preview of ‘Ever Fonky Lowdown’ by Amy Guay on August 19, 2019
Tarana J. Burke Discusses Me Too Movement’s Role in Shifting Power and Privilege by Jamie Landers on August 17, 2019
Bill McKibben Calls for Individual Action and Collective Climate Change Reversal by Jamie Landers on August 15, 2019
